WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)

Our Senior Business Development Manager for Beer, Mirella Amato, recently appeared on Prohibitchin', Beth Demmon's interview series that highlights underrepresented voices in craft beer, wine, spirits, and other fermented beverages. Covering everything from career moves to our beer qualifications, this podcast episode is a 'must-listen' for everyone in the beer trade.

Why beer education matters: Prohibitchin' podcast episode with Mirella Amato Our Senior Business Development Manager for Beer, Mirella Amato, recently appeared on Prohibitchin', an interview series that highlights underrepresented voices in craft beer, wine, spirits, and other fermented beverages. Covering everything from career moves to our beer qualifications, this podcast...

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🍹 Happy World Mai Tai Day!
🎉 Raise your glass and say “Cheers!”
👉 Check out our blog post to learn more about this much-loved cocktail and for more tropical inspiration.

Celebrating the Mai Tai The Mai Tai is a cornerstone of tropical cocktail culture, celebrated for its vibrant flavours that evoke the laid-back atmosphere of island-inspired bars. Whether you're a long-time fan or just beginning to explore the world of tropical cocktails, the rum-based Mai Tai offers a perfect entry point.

🍶 Whether you’re a seasoned sake connoisseur or a curious newcomer, understanding the nuances of storing and serving can make a big difference - whether at home or in a hospitality setting.

🙌 In this guide, we’ll let you in on our tips for keeping sake’s unique flavours and aromas at their best. So, come along as we dive into the secrets of storing and serving sake.

How to become sake savvy: Essential tips for sake storage and service Whether you’re a seasoned sake connoisseur or a curious newcomer, understanding the nuances of storing and serving can make a big difference. In this guide, we’ll let you in on our tips for keeping sake’s unique flavours and aromas at their best. So, come along as we dive into the secrets of s...

📢 Looking for a job in the drinks industry?
💻 Our Jobs Board lists exciting opportunities from some of the industry's leading brands around the globe.
❓ Ready to find your dream job?
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In this insightful interview with The Buyer, WSET CEO Michelle Brampton shares her approach to fostering a clear vision and purpose at all levels of the organization. Learn how her inclusive and collaborative management style drives success and empowers teams through inspiring learning experiences.

🔗 Click below for her leadership lessons.

The Buyer Connecting the premium drinks trade

🏰 Part of centuries of tradition and coveted by beer enthusiasts worldwide, Trappist beers are brewed within the walls of monasteries. Do you know the difference between a Trappist and an Abbey beer? Or how many Trappist breweries there are worldwide?
🔗 Click now to find the answers.
❓ Do you enjoy Trappist beers?

Brewed by monks: 5 intriguing facts about Trappist beer Part of centuries of tradition and coveted by beer enthusiasts worldwide, Trappist beers are brewed within the walls of monasteries. Whether you have enjoyed one during a European trip or discovered a bottle in a specialty shop, these five intriguing facts are sure to deepen your appreciation for th...

🌟 Leading with vision 🌟
Discover how our CEO Michelle Brampton is transforming WSET with a focus on inclusivity and sustainability. Her innovative strategies, focusing on people and culture, ESG, and our route to the student, are setting new standards in the global drinks industry.
🔗 Click to read the full article on Beverage Trade Network.

Michelle Brampton’s Vision for WSET: Leading with Inclusivity and Sustainability Michelle Brampton's Leadership at WSET: Pioneering Inclusivity and Sustainability in Drinks Education

🍷 The new rules of wine collecting 🍾
Our Alumni members are invited to join a webinar with Barbara Drew DipWSET MW as she debunks common myths around building a wine collection and outlines the new rules relevant to the wine industry today. Who says you need to start with Bordeaux? 😉
👉Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4dgqJBM

🍸🥟 Ready to experiment with some food and cocktail pairings?
🍹🧀 How about a citrusy Aperol Spritz with a cheese platter?
🍃🐙 A minty mojito with grilled seafood?
❓👇 Which combination will you be putting to the test first? Let us know in the comments.

Food and cocktail pairing: the summer BBQ edition Summer has finally arrived in the United Kingdom, and that means BBQs and alfresco gatherings are in full swing. This year, instead of sticking to wine and beer, why not mix things up by pairing your dishes with cocktails?

🎉 Happy World Albariño Day! 🎉
Famously grown in the Rías Baixas DO region in the north-west corner of Spain, this refreshing wine is celebrated on 1 August every year.
And if you're planning your own Albariño celebration, click to find out which dishes should be on your menu 😋

All about Albarino… or is it Alvarinho? Widely known for its refreshing unoaked style, Albariño is a popular pairing with the freshest seafood dishes or soft cheeses. But where is it grown, and why does it have two different names?

"...this award is a testament to the team’s relentless pursuit of quality, innovation, and (dare we say) fun in our extensive training programmes across the UK and Ireland."
🏆 At the recent IWC Awards held in London, Bibendum Wine was honoured as Trade Educator of the Year for their outstanding levels of service and dedication to wine education.
📝 In our new blog post, we're sharing some insights into their success as a WSET course provider from Julia Bailey, Head of Training.

Educational insights and innovations from Bibendum Wine At the recent International Wine Challenge Awards, two of our course providers were celebrated as Trade Educator of the Year and Consumer Educator of the Year. These awards celebrate UK-based course providers who go above and beyond to offer the best experiences for students, whether they are wine e...

✨ Discover how WSET is championing diversity and empowering women in the wine and spirits industry ✨
Read more about our impactful initiatives and how our CEO Michelle Brampton and the WSET Leadership Team are paving the way for gender equality in the drinks industry in Forbes 👇

How WSET Is Leading The Charge For Women In Wine And Spirits CEO Michelle Brampton now boasts a 60% female leadership team.

🍺 Gain a beer qualification this summer! 🍺
Our flagship school, WSET School London, is running the Level 1 Award in Beer as an evening course starting on Monday 5 August. Over three fun and educational evenings, you’ll taste a range of beer styles and learn how they are made. Find out more and sign up here. 👇
https://bit.ly/3LH5lJG

There are a lot of commonly asked questions about serving wine. We’ve gathered a few that have been put to us to help clear up some assumptions and misconceptions. From standard serving sizes to how to decant red wine, we've got you covered!

Frequently asked questions about serving and decanting wine There are a lot of commonly asked questions about wine. We’ve gathered a few that have been put to us to help clear up some assumptions and misconceptions. We answer questions such as: How many glasses of wine are there in a standard bottle? What is the standard serving size for sparkling wine? Wh...

🌍 WSET has an extensive network of over 800 course providers in over 70 countries, who help us to inspire and educate drinks enthusiasts and professionals around the world.
🏆 At the recent IWC Awards held in London, two of our course providers, ThirtyFifty Wine Tasting and Bibendum Wine, were honoured for their outstanding levels of service and dedication.
📝 Today we’re sharing some industry insights from the IWC Consumer Educator of the Year ThirtyFifty, but keep an eye out for our feature on Bibendum Wine - coming soon!
👉 Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3LvleTB

Riesling’s natural home is Germany, where it has been documented as having been used to make wines from at least 1435! To celebrate 31 Days of German Riesling with Wines of Germany, we're taking a closer look at this diverse grape variety 👀
What is your favourite Riesling style? ❓

Understanding grapes: spotlight on Riesling in Germany In celebration of 31 Days of German Riesling, we explore one of the most versatile grapes in the world. Riesling has the potential to produce wines that range from bone dry to lusciously sweet, from cheerful to contemplative and from fresh fruit flavours to ripe.

🥂 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🥂
How do you celebrate a special occasion? With Champagne, Cap Classique, or... Cava? 🍾
We’re uncorking five key facts about Cava that we hope will teach you something new about this Spanish sparkling wine.

Five things you don’t know about Cava (but should!) While many of us are familiar with arguably the most famous sparkling wine, Champagne, it’s Spanish counterpart, Cava, also deserves to be in the spotlight. We’re uncorking five key facts about Cava that we hope will teach you something new about this sparkling wine.

🎧 Headphones on! 🎧
🎙️ Dave Rudman, our Global Business Development Director, recently sat down with the Chief Education Officer of Wine Enthusiast, Marshall Tilden III, DWS, CSW, to talk about the drinks education industry. Covering everything from how WSET was founded to the impact of AI on the wine education world, this podcast episode is a real deep dive on the industry.
🔗 You'll find the link to the Wine Enthusiast podcast in the article below, or on any podcast platform.

What's Trending in the Wine World, According to Dave Rudman of WSET Americas Dave Rudman, executive director or WSET Americas, gives us the scoop on the current state of wine education, industry trends and demonstrates a live Systematic Approach to Tasting on air.

🍾 Do you know your Salmanazar from your Solomon? Our guide covers everything regarding wine bottle shapes and sizes.
👇 Click here to catch up!

The ultimate guide to wine bottle shapes and sizes Discover all the different shapes and sizes of wine bottles. Find out if different types of bottles affect the quality of wine.

Our CEO, Michelle Brampton, recently spoke to Nicky Forrest about WSET's role in shaping the future of the drinks industry. With our Partnership Programme offering bursaries in our global markets, and our work with other industry bodies such as The Drinks Trust and Wine and Spirit Trade Association, we truly believe in being a driving force for change in the industry.

Nicky Forrest interviews Michelle Brampton Nicky Forest interviews Michelle Brampton

It's not often that we get to mention WSET in the same sentence as 'superyacht'! 🛥️
WSET School London wine educator Sam Povey shared his top tips on curating a special wine cellar for a yacht and making the most of wine tourism destinations.

Sip in Style: From Luxury Yacht Wine Cellars to Expert Tasting Tips, Enhance Your Time at Sea with Fine Wine In this article, we'll guide you through the world of luxury yacht wine cellars, exploring the glamour of the superyacht lifestyle through top-tier wine selections.

🙌 We're super proud to announce that our Senior Business Development Manager - Beer, Mirella Amato, has recently become a Master BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) judge.
💬 In our recent conversation, she shared about her career journey, the challenges she faced, and her passion for educating others about beer.
🖱️ Click now to learn more about one of our beer experts.

Mirella Amato: Mastering the world of beer In the world of craft beer, few names are as recognised as Mirella Amato. A Master Cicerone, a Master BJCP Judge, and a pioneer in beer education, Mirella has dedicated her career to exploring, understanding, and sharing the wonders of beer.

💥 Imbibe Live is an unmissable event for anyone who buys, sells, or serves drinks!

📢 WSET is taking over the Tasting Room! We'll delve into groundbreaking ideas and innovative discussions led by our exceptional industry experts.

✨ WSET Masterclasses:

🔶 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞
Anjali Douglas DipWSET and Emily Jago
Monday 1 July, 13:00 – 13:45

🧐 𝐓𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐚: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
Rose Brookman and Adam Wilson
Monday 1 July, 14:15 – 15:00

🍻 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐍-𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
Natalya Watson
Tuesday 2 July, 13:00 – 13:45

🕰️ 𝐎𝐚𝐤 + 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 + 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭
Charlie McCarthy and Benji Purslow
Tuesday 2 July, 14:15 – 15:00

📍 Venue: Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, UK
🗓️ Date: 1-2 July 2024

👉 Click here for more information and to register: https://bit.ly/4c5pMM5

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired. See you there!

❗ In case you missed it ❗
Our recent episode of our Bitesize series on rum highlighted Grenada - known as the 'Spice Isle' due to the production of nutmeg, mace and other spices. The country's volcanic soil and weather allows for sugarcane to thrive, which forms the base of many rums. In this instalment of the series, Distillery Manager Devon from Renegade Rum Distillery talks about how they create terroir driven rums and how the link to the land and their traditions play a part in shaping their rums.
👉 Click now to catch up
📚 Find out more about our spirits qualifications: https://bit.ly/3WiyCip

WSET Bitesize - Rum series: Grenada In this mini-series, we will be exploring key styles of rum from the Caribbean and South America.Grenada is known as the 'Spice Isle' due to the production o...

If you've ever been curious about all the different types of beer glasses out there, we've got you covered. From pint to pilsner and snifter to shaker, each shape of beer glass enhances a different kind of beer.

How to pick the perfect beer glass We're delving into the wide array of beer glasses to find out how they can enhance various types of beer. So, if you're keen to find out which beer glass to use for which kind of beer, keep reading!

🍸 Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or just love mixing drinks at home, the art of crafting cocktails offers endless opportunities for creativity and innovation.
🍹 We've rounded up some of the classic cocktail recipes here, but which ones do you think need to be added to the list?

Your guide to the most popular cocktails From the bustling bars of New York to the sandy shores of the Caribbean, cocktails have become a universal symbol of leisure and relaxation. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or just love mixing drinks at home, the art of crafting cocktails offers endless opportunities for creativity and innovati...

📚 🍷 Think you know everything about the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines? Think again! Check out these 5 common misconceptions for the real inside story. Whether you're considering starting your diploma or just curious about the world of wine education, this blog post is a must-read.

Five common misconceptions about the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines If you’re thinking about enrolling on this challenging and rewarding course, take a look at the five common misconceptions listed below – including reasons why you don’t need to be intimidated by the tasting exams.